Data Licensing Lawyer ( contract )

A leading London-based investment manager is seeking a commercially minded Legal Counsel (5–10 years’ PQE) to join its dynamic in-house legal team, with a particular focus on data licensing and vendor agreements.

This is a hands-on role within a fast-paced environment where the legal team works closely with the business. The successful candidate will play a key role in negotiating and advising on a wide range of market data, technology, and information licensing arrangements that support the firm’s investment and trading activities.

Key Responsibilities

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• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating data licence agreements with market data vendors and technology providers
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• Advising the business on data usage rights, restrictions, and compliance considerations
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• Supporting procurement and commercial teams on vendor contracting matters
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• Providing pragmatic legal advice to front-office, technology, and operations teams
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• Managing relationships with key data providers and external counsel where required
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Candidate Profile

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• 5–10 years’ PQE, ideally gained within financial services, though candidates from broader finance or commercial technology backgrounds will be considered
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• Strong experience negotiating data licences, technology agreements, or vendor contracts
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• Commercially astute with the ability to provide clear, pragmatic advice to business stakeholders
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• Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, hands-on environment where priorities can shift quickly
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• A proactive and quick-thinking lawyer who enjoys being close to the business
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This opportunity would suit someone who thrives in an energetic and collaborative environment and enjoys taking ownership of workstreams.

\n It may be less suitable for candidates seeking a strictly structured 9–5 role, as the team operates in a responsive and commercially driven setting.